Revolvers are passe - Claude Werner

[Tony2much]

The younger generation seems to be infatuated with the plastic autos and couldn't care less about those "obsolete and heavy metal revolvers".

About a year ago, I had a 20 something year old guy see my S&W M&P .40 for sale on a local gun site. He offered me 2 older S&W revolvers as a trade. I assumed they were beat up, but when met for the trade, they were both in excellent condition. One was a 4" Model 66-1 and the other was a 4" Nickel Model 15-2.

Needless to say, I made the trade and the young man was very happy to get the M&P .40 (which BTW, was a police trade-in from CDNN, I paid 299.)

I also traded a polymer M&P .45 compact for a S&W 4506 to another young man who didn't like metal guns.

 

[rubiranch]

I also traded a polymer M&P .45 compact for a S&W 4506 to another young man who didn't like metal guns.

I love metal guns but then I'm not a young man either.

 

[JohnnieBoy]

My first pistol purchase at 21 years old was a SW 5906. I have had (and still have) several different semi-auto's over the years. I didn't get the wheel gun bug until I was well into my 40's. Buying used SW revolvers is more difficult for me than most since I still live in CA. I really don't see a decline in revolvers, personally, as I see prices still continue to go up - CA or not.

As far as polymer framed semi-auto's, I wouldn't discount those either. I realize I may be preaching to the wrong choir here... but I bought a German made HK pistol (45c) about 5 years ago, just to see what all the hype was about. I have put THOUSANDS of rounds through that gun, without a SINGLE failure, not one. I can't say that for any of my Colt 1911's. It has proven to be one hell of an amazing firearm, and I absolutely trust my life with it now. So much that I bought 2 more "plastic" HK pistols.

I guess I'm just a big kid that likes to play with toys!

 

[notsofast]

My son has a Sig Sauer 9mm, he really likes it. When we shoot he wants me to bring my 1933 Colt 1911 and I do. I have noticed him fondling my wheel guns more and more; just a matter of time

 

[Kadonny]

My first pistol purchase at 21 years old was a SW 5906. I have had (and still have) several different semi-auto's over the years. I didn't get the wheel gun bug until I was well into my 40's. Buying used SW revolvers is more difficult for me than most since I still live in CA. I really don't see a decline in revolvers, personally, as I see prices still continue to go up - CA or not.

Same here, only my first gun purchase was a 4506...and yes I still have it, mostly a safe queen now. I got into the wheel gun thing early on as my second gun purchase was a Taurus Model 85. Back then it was a qualiity revolver that was very affordable. And yes, I still have that one too tucked in my downstairs study drawer ICE.

 

[max503]

Revolvers are passé.

That's what all the know-it-all gun writers said about the 22 Hornet back around 1980.

I've never heard of Claude Werner.

 

[Syspila]

It would be interesting to see the ages of all commenters in this post. I think it would answer many comments. I shoot black powder and really like my period handguns, however, for personal protection in or out of the house, I choose a clip semiauto..

 

[BAM-BAM]

The upside to the revolver issue is they are not capable of accepting a high capacity magazine.

Yep....IMHO...... kind of like an insurance policy!!!!!

 

[Bubba2014]

There is no way that I will ever carry any .380 for protection. I've never owned one and doubt if I ever will. You can't beat a S&W J frame for concealed carry or reliability.

 

[nipperdog]

I carry a .380 when necessary. I don't like the Plastic Pistols offered by Other Manufacturers. Mine is the NAA Guardian which is 100% Stainless Steel except for the Grips, and holds 7 rds. It's reliable and has a solid feel to it. I make my own Ammo using new Starline Cases and Hornady XTP Bullets. I practice with it often and at 7yds, I can place a shot anywhere I choose to. Oh by the way I own quite a few Revolvers from a 460V, down to a M63 22lr

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

I can't take anything written by someone named Claude too seriously.
Sorry

 

[cmj8591]

Remember when looking at sales numbers that about 60% of the auto loaders produced go to military and police bulk sales. If you factor that into the equation, the consumer market is not as lopsided as it seems.

 

[jtcarm]

I choose a clip semiauto..

So does that mean 1896 Mauser? Steyr 1912?

 

[Papaw]

For the non-enthusiast just wanting a gun for home defense or concealed carry, in these parts a 642 is about $460 and a Ruger LCP .380 or EC9S 9MM about $220. Hard to argue with the 8-shooter costing half as much as the 5-shooter.

 

[ABPOS]

I don't really understand his point. If you look up the definition, then he might possibly be correct. There's not doubt that most of the bigger name self defense trainers push 9mm autos. I totally understand it.

Maybe I'm sensitive but the article feels like a jab at people that choose revolvers. And that I don't really dig.

I wonder how much .38 gets shot in comparison to 380. And I don't mean just bought. But even that, I don't really care. I just know what I like and what works for me. Am I suppose to run out and buy what is not passe according to Claude? That's what I mean, I don't really get the point of the article other than being sort of a jab. Or, well, OK. More .380's got bought. Wowee. Next topic.

 

[Protocall_Design]

I can't take anything written by someone named Clod too seriously.
Sorry

Fixed it for you.

 

[joe44va]

Don't much care. I like revolvers.

 

[Buford57]

I overheard a conversation between a salesman in the gun department of our local farm supply store and a customer today. The salesman properly asked the customer screening questions about his familiarity with firearms and intended use of his purchase before making suggestions.

The customer (late 30s) had used rifles and shotguns in his youth but not recently. He wanted a handgun for home defense, but did not intend to shoot much.

He was shown both double and single stack 9mms (M&P, Shield and Springfield). His main interest was the feel and he found the Shield too narrow. When the clerk was with another customer I mentioned that I own a Shield and had found it very reliable. His response: I don't plan to shoot it much.

Any increased reliability in a revolver would have been wasted breath. He intends to buy the gun, load the gun and put the gun in a safe under his bed. End of story (for now).

I suspect there are many people in that boat today.

By the way I also have a RM380 which is a well-designed and manufactured metal frame bottom-feeder which I carry under certain circumstances. Most of the time I get by with a 642.

 

[Buford57]

I can't take anything written by someone named Claude too seriously.
Sorry

How do you feel about Percy or Marion?

 

[squidsix]

In the power factor world, the best .380 is a hopeless wanna-be compared to .38 special. When they make a .380 that can send a 158 grain load at over 1000 fps, I will maybe start to compare them.
I have no problem with .380 and carry them on occasion, but .38 special is no freaking joke for power.